Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum: Meeting Announcement Topic: Challenges for Enterprise Security Today and Into the Future Date: December 18, 2014 Location: Towson University Please join members of the Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum and invited guests at the December 18th Forum! This Forum is a combined one including both the CIO Forum and Security Networking Group membership. Security […]
Archive | December, 2014
Winter break checklist – follow this before you leave!
Campus energy usage often skyrockets during cold weather. Before you leave your office/residence, turn off and unplug the following: Lights Cell phone & tablet chargers Coffee makers Computers (only students should turn off/unplug computers; faculty and staff should log-off to allow for software updates. The university’s power management software will reduce faculty/staff computers’ energy consumption […]
Request for Program Proposals for the 21st Annual TUSC Staff Development Conference
We are pleased to announce that the Towson University Staff Council is now accepting workshop ideas and proposals for the 21st Annual TUSC Staff Development Conference taking place on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Our staff looks forward to this event as an opportunity to learn about what is going on within Towson University, gain new […]
TUPD and the University Store- Blanket and Coat Drive
For the past four holiday seasons, the Towson University Police Department has worked with St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore to collect new or gently used blankets or sheets for the homeless. St. Vincent de Paul is a leading provider of community services to people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness and poverty in […]
5 Questions With…Kevin Webb: All About Salesforce
OTS Training is pleased to present episode 4 of our 5 Questions With video series. In this episode, Kevin Webb, CRM Administrator, joins us in the studio to discuss Salesforce and its positive impact on the Towson community. We invite you to watch this brief interview here to learn more about Salesforce at Towson University.
Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum: Meeting Announcement!
Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum: Meeting Announcement Topic: Challenges for Enterprise Security Today and Into the Future Date: December 18, 2014 Location: Towson University Please join members of the Mid-Atlantic CIO Forum and invited guests at the December 18th Forum! This Forum is a combined one including both the CIO Forum and Security Networking Group membership. Security […]
Nominate a colleague for the 2015 University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Awards!
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Award, presented by the Council of University System Staff (CUSS) is the highest honor bestowed upon non-exempt and exempt employees with at least 5 years of experience. The system-wide awards offer recognition in the following categories: (1) exceptional contribution to the institution and/or unit to which […]
Contingent and Student Employee Timesheets Due Early
Timesheets for the December 13 through December 26 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Monday, December 22 because of the Winter Break closing. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve the student and contingent timesheets for the pay period in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important […]
Regular Employee Timesheets Are Due Early
Regular Faculty and Staff timesheets for the Dec. 10 through Dec. 23 pay period are due by 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, because of the winter holidays. Please use the electronic Web timesheet program to complete and approve timesheets in order to meet the early deadline. It is extremely important that BOTH the employee and […]
TU Faculty and Staff Appreciation at Men’s Basketball
The Towson men’s basketball team wants to show its appreciation to the Towson University faculty and staff. Every TU faculty or staff member can receive two complimentary tickets to the Tigers’ home game against LaSalle on Saturday Dec. 20. Any additional tickets may be purchased at the group rate. To redeem this offer, faculty and […]
School of Emerging Technologies: Call for Proposals for Seed Funding
The School of Emerging Technologies calls for proposals by Towson University faculty for seed funding for interdisciplinary projects that begin in Summer 2015 and run as late as Summer 2017. Technology is changing how we look at the world. All areas have been affected- science, liberal arts, humanities, the health professions, communications, business and the […]
Access TU’s Clery Report
In accordance with TU guidelines and federal law, all current and prospective students and employees are entitled access to Towson University’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, also known as the Clery Report. The document is available by clicking here. The Clery Report contains statistics about crimes which occurred over the past three years on-campus, […]
Study for Finals at the Career Center’s Study Hall!
During the Career Center’s Study Hall, our conference room, Resource Library (computers available), and private interview rooms will be available for students studying for final exams on the following days: Monday, December 15, 5-10:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 5-10:30 p.m. Free snacks and drinks will be provided! The Career Center is located at 7800 York […]
University Holiday Explanation
University Holiday *Floating Holiday- If unavailable, accrued annual, personal, or comp time will be used. Note that employees need not designate the type of holiday used. The above explanations are for illustration purposes only. The last day for Regular employees to use 2014 personal or holiday leave is January 6, 2015. Any unused personal or […]
Winter Commencement Parking Information
Towson University Winter Commencement will be held Thursday, December 18th and Friday,December 19th, 2014. There will be a 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. ceremony on December 18th and a 10:00 a.m. ceremony on December 19th. In order to successfully manage the traffic and parking demands associated with the ceremony, we ask that you follow the […]
January 1, 2015 Minimum Wage Increase to $8.00
As of January 1, 2015 State of Maryland regulations require minimum wage for hourly paid employees to increase from $7.25 to $8.00. This will automatically be adjusted for individuals who currently have a rate below $8.00 with an effective date of 1/1/2015; this change does not require any further action on the part of departments. […]
Women Faculty and Staff Association Celebrate End of the Year
The Women Faculty and Staff Association invites you to celebrate the end of another great semester on Tuesday, December 16th, 1pm at the Center for Student Diversity, UU 313. Bring along your favorite tech-savvy, money-saving app to share with the group. Don’t have a favorite app? No worries- bring along your favorite personal finance tips […]
Benefits Bulletin: IRS Announces 2015 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The IRS recently announced changes to retirement plan contribution limits for the 2015 calendar year. See the guide below for plan types and amounts. Plan Type Maximum Employee Contribution during CY 2015 401(k)/403(b) aggregate limit $18,000 457(b) $18,000 Catch-up contributions $ 6,000 (Age 50+) If you wish to make changes to your contribution amount and […]
Coffee with a Cop
Come join the TU Police Department for “Coffee With A Cop” as we offer basic crime prevention reminders while serving FREE coffee and donuts. This will help keep you safe and vigilant while studying for finals. The event will be held on the second floor of the University Union on: Monday, December 15, 2014 from […]
LAST CHANCE to get tickets for Mistletoe Meltdown featuring Train, OAR & more
Get ready for Baltimore’s biggest holiday show! Mistletoe Meltdown 2014 Saturday, December 13, 2014 SECU Arena Doors open at 5 p.m. Featuring Train, OAR, Daughtry & Ingrid Michaelson Purchase tickets from the University Union Box Office to save on TicketMaster fees!!
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